Senior Executive Officers Network Established in 2002, annual meetings of the APF Senior Executive Officers (SEO) Network are an opportunity for the senior staff from our members to discuss emerging human rights themes and share expertise on organisational policies, management practices and staff development strategies. FOSTERING COLLABORATION THAT LEADS TO ACTION During the year, APF members reported they had formed partnerships with each other to pursue practical outcomes in relation to business and human rights, abolition of the death penalty, improved ASEAN regional cooperation, countering slavery and human trafficking, and promoting the rights of migrant workers, refugees and asylum seekers. 16 In November 2015, the APF held the SEO Roundtable in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Discussion focused on the role of NHRIs to address human rights concerns around access to safe water and sanitation. Participants also shared different approaches to monitoring the implementation and impact of programs delivered by their NHRIs and exchanged policies in relation to codes of conduct for Commissioners and staff. The SEO Roundtable was attended by 12 men and 10 women, representing all APF members. All participants who completed the workshop survey (17 of 22) said the meeting was very useful for building and maintaining relationships.

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